Ernie G.
Zillow Tenant Application Screening
Hello everyone,Zillow charges $29 to a prospective tenant that fills out an application with the credit and background check. I'm just looking for a reality check. Do some landlords collect the application fee directl...
Katrina Razavi
Best practices for SF renovation projects?
Hi BP friends! Curious to hear if there are any tips or best practices for doing renovations particularly in SF given the many rules and requirements. I'm planning on turning an illegal in-law unit (currently far from...
Ariel G.
Looking into buy my first 4-plex in a metropolitan area in Central Valley California -Did I get the numbers right?
The Property is located in a class C area, right in front of a nice park and close to downtown, shopping malls, churches and a hospital.I walked there at night and I felt safe. Also, during the day I saw families and ...
Hector Sapinoso
Rent rate increases in SoCal deal analysis
Hi BP,I've been reading Gary Keller's Millionaire Real Estate Investor, and I'm at the section where he discusses increasing NOI on your properties. One of the strategies he mentioned is increasing rents, and in the b...
Natali Cobb
FHA loans on owner occupied multifamily properties
Hi all,Can I use a FHA loan on a small multifamily (2-4 units), as long as I live in one of the units for at least 12 months? Are there any other major stipulations to consider? Any tips to get qualified for this type...
Ryan Billingsley
Closed on our 1st two rentals today!
Today we closed on our first 2 rentals today!!! Now the screening process begins! Any good tips or recommendations for screening? We are new to this process and would like to get good tenants to make the first expe...
Rason Lockhart
MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL PROPERTY WALK THROUGH
Hey Guys, currently I'm looking at multi family properties with my agent and we are in the process of doing walk throughs and showings! What should I be looking for when doing a walk through of these properties. I've ...
Joe Maris
Searching for Tax and Legal Professionals
I've searched the Forums and the professional services links on Bigger Pockets but came up empty. I'm investing in the Kansas City area. I would like to connect with Tax professionals (CPA?) and Legal professionals fo...
Dan Host
Financial folks, I'm stumped. What's my best first loan option?
Hey there! Sorry for the long post. The urgency will be clear by the end, I promise. I'm ready to buy (or so I thought) my first investment property. I've got great personal credit, about $70k in liquid assets that I'...
Jeff Skinner
New Investor Ohio
I am just getting started in my real estate business. What tips do you have for someone just getting started?